AN ACT REQUIRING DETAILED CRITERIA FOR INVITATIONS TO BID ON A TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.

HB 6707 requires state agencies issuing bids for transportation construction projects (like roads or bridges) to include three specific, detailed criteria in their invitations to bid. These criteria must specify the required bidder experience matching the project scope, project-specific bonding thresholds (financial guarantees), and proof that bidders have the necessary supplies, materials, and equipment. The bill directly affects state transportation departments and contractors bidding on public infrastructure projects by mandating objective, transparent evaluation standards. This change aims to ensure bids are assessed fairly based on clear, project-relevant requirements rather than vague criteria.